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The 1C is for sale!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320979224092

Awesome finds there!!!! That Eureka is especially neat!

Thanks for the zipper info... FYI TO ALL: The peach convertible is NOT included in this sale any longer. The Other 2 convertibles and the Kirby are...

John, PM Sent

It was spray painted as a bold experiment...lol

It was machine buffed. Though I have had very good results with Mothers Mag/Aluminum polish and lint free cloths

Wow. That bag on Ebay will go for quite a bit I am sure. Just imagine, somewhere these are still some of these hiding, and no one even knows! I wonder if Frank and Mike on American Pickers ever come across stuff like this, and thining that it was worthless, just passed it by. I have went back...

close up of zipper issue

Just need to make room in my basement, things are too cluttered!!!! I will sell all four of these for best offer plus shipping to your zip code. All have been went through, cleaned and work nicely. The peach and tan convertible has a messed up zipper as you can see in the picture. The Kirby was...

Yes, it does spin freely

Hello all. I put a new belt on the Omega I just rebuilt. Rather, I ust put two new ones on. When I turn the vac on, the belt seems to slip and rubs, as I smell the burning rubber. COuld this be due to a bad brushroll? What are some other reasons this maybe happening????

Awesome job on those. Welcome to the forums!!!

Other side...

Rainbowjoel: Some side views... Also, does anyone know what type of bulb (wattage and size) to use in this? The standard bulbs that Kirby stocks for the older models is too long...

Very nice find!!!

Ok... Even cleaner now. Bag fresh and handle blackned!

Unfortunately, when I removed the black topper for the bag, it literally broke into pieces!!!!! Have to keep my eye out for another, although they are hard to find... Still worth it to have the bag looking much better!

The Gamble.... Well I decided to paint the handle and cleanse the bag. Do not fret! I had reservatiosn about this but a very good friend of mine has a wife who owns a vintage clothing shop. She has a special process for cleaning fragile/delicate items. I was leery about the whole ordeal...

Thanks to all for the kind words! One thought. Would you paint the wooden portion of the handle or leave it with the wear for character??? Thoughts?

closer look...